Forestry Mini Track Loader

The City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks is requesting bids for one mini track loader with bucket attachment for Forestry operations under RFQ033450, with bids due September 3, 2026 and questions due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. No local-vendor preference or set-aside applies; the City will not award local bidder credit.

The equipment must be a Bobcat MT120 or approved equal with minimum 24.5 HP engine, 8.1-gallon fuel capacity, 1,200 lbs rated operating capacity with bucket, 4.7 mph minimum travel speed, 88-inch minimum height to bucket hinge pin, and 44-inch minimum width GPX bucket attachment with 7 cubic foot struck capacity. All equipment must be new, unused, fully assembled, fueled to manufacturer specifications, and ready for operation with pre-delivery service and inspections completed.

Bidders must document manufacturer certified reseller partnership status and submit five years of experience and work history in providing this equipment type and warranty service. At least four documented customer references with similar scope, complexity, and cost are required, with complete reference contact information.

The contract represents a one-time purchase with delivery to City of Columbus Fleet Management Division at 4211 Groves Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232. Delivery time is a bid evaluation factor; vendors must specify actual delivery time in calendar days. Pricing must be firm, fixed, FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, including all manufacturer warranties. A minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty at no additional charge, provided by a franchised OEM dealer, is mandatory. The successful bidder assumes all transportation and insurance responsibility until final acceptance and must maintain public liability insurance with $1,000,000 per-person and per-accident limits naming the City as insured. Question responses will be posted by August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.